Western cyclone., 1887-08-12

hands to her lips, Dade ner adleu. he was
conducted away again as mysteriously rs
he had been BROUGHT thither, nor could he
Inv any possible means discover where he
had been, his companion rejecting all
hribos. and even ref sing to answer the
simplest questions.
Months rolled on. Col. Melville was
true to his VOW, and happy in the antici-
patton of love. Suddenly he was ordered
on an embassy to Vienna, that gayest Of
all European capitals, about the time that
Napoleon was planning to marry Arch
duchess Maria Louisa. The young Colonel
was handsome, manly, and already dis
tinguished in arms, and became great
favorite at court, every effort being made
bv the women to caDtivate him. but IN
vain; ne was constant and true to his
VOW.
But his heart was not made Of stone;
the very fact that he had entertained such
tender feelings for the white domino had
doubtless made him more susC :ptbie than
before All last Ee met the young Baron
css Caroline Waldorf, and in spite Of his
vows she captivated him, and lie secretly
cursed the engagement he had SO blindly
made in Paris She seemed TO wonder at
what she believed to be his devotion and
vet the distance that he maintained The
truth was, his sense Of honor was 50 great,
although he felt he really loved the young
baroness, and even that She returned lis
affection, still he had given his word, and
it was sacred.
The satin domino was no longer the
ideal of his heart, but assumed the most
repulsiYe form il his imagination, and
became, in place OF lis good angel, his
evil genius!
Well. time rolled on; he was TO return In
a few dav; it was once more the carnival
season, and in Vienna, too, that gay city.
He Joined IN the festivities of the masked
| ball, and what wonder filled his brain
when about the middle of the evening the
white domino stood before him, i'll the
same white satin dress he had seen her
wear year ago at the French opera house
in Paris. Was it not u fancy?
I come, Colonel Eugene Nlerville, to
hold you to your promise, she said, lay
ing hand lightly on his arm.
Is this a reality or q dream? asked the
amazed soldier.
Come, follow me, and you shall see
that it is reality said the mask, pleas
antly.
4 will
Have you been faithful to your prom
iseY asked the domino, as they retired to q
ncighb0ring saloon.
Most truly in act, bat alas! fear not in
heart
TndcedP
1t is too true, lady, that I have seen and
loved another, though my VOW to you has
kept me from saying so to her
And who is this that you thus lOve?'
4 will be frank with you and you will
keep my secret?
Most religiously'
1t is the Baroness Won Waldorf he
said, with a sigh.
And you really love her?'
Alas, only too dearly, said the soldier,
sadly.
Nevertheless | must hold you to your
promise. Here is the other half Of the
ring; can you produce its mater"
"Iere it is, said Eugene Mcryillc.
'Ihen |, too, keep my promise" said
the domino, raising her mask and showing
to his astonished view the face of the Bar
oness Won Waldorf.
"Ah, it was the sympathy Of true love
that attracted me. after all" exclaimed
the young soldier, as he pressed her to his
| heart.
She had seen and loved him for his
manly spirlt and character, and having
found by inquiry that he was worthy of
her love, She had managed this delicate
intrigue, and had tested him, and now
gave to him her wealth, title and every
thing,
They were married with great pomp and
accompanied the ArchduCAess to Paris.
Napoleon, to crown the happiness of his
| favorite, made Col Eugene AIerville at
once General of Division.